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Vanilla planifolia, commonly known as vanilla, is one of the most instantly…
NYBG 2023 New Species Review!
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The date palm requires ample sunlight, high temperatures (though it can survive…
The Nourishing Power of Dates
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Date Syrup Jallab
There are many recipes featuring dates and their byproducts across many cultures,…
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Although eating the fruit may be the most well-known use of the…
The Case for Coevolution
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Charles Darwin’s keen observations of the natural world famously yielded predictions about…
Honoring the Quechua Language
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Quechua is a family of indigenous languages spoken by the Quechua peoples of…